Home Generator Installation and Start-Up Manual 20000, 18000

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WARNING
Contact with muffler area can result in serious
burns.
Exhaust heat/gases can ignite combustibles or
structures causing a fire.
DO NOT touch hot parts and AVOID hot exhaust gases.
Allow equipment to cool before touching.
DO NOT install the generator closer than 5 feet (1.5m)
from any combustibles or structures with combustible
walls having a fire resistance rating of less than 1 hour.
Keep at least 3 ft. (1m) clearance on all sides of
generator including overhead.
Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) Title 36 Parks, Forests,
and Public Property require equipment powered by an
internal combustion engine to have a spark arrester,
maintained in effective working order, complying to
USDA Forest service standard 5100-1C or later revision.
In the State of California a spark arrester is required
under section 4442 of the California Public resources
code. Other states may have similar laws.
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WARNING
Starter and other rotating parts can entangle
hands, hair, clothing, or accessories.
NEVER operate generator without protective housing or
covers.
DO NOT wear loose clothing, jewelry or anything that
may be caught in the starter or other rotating parts.
Tie up long hair and remove jewelry.
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CAUTION
Installing the 15A fuse could cause the engine
to start.
Observe that the 15 Amp fuse has been removed from
the control panel for shipping.
DO NOT install this fuse until all plumbing and wiring has
been completed and inspected.
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CAUTION
Excessively high operating speeds increase risk of injury
and damage to generator.
Excessively low speeds impose a heavy load.
DO NOT tamper with governed speed. Generator supplies
correct rated frequency and voltage when running at
governed speed.
DO NOT modify generator in any way.
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NOTICE
Exceeding generators wattage/amperage capacity can
damage generator and/or electrical devices connected to
it.
See Essential Circuits in Operator’s manual.
Start generator and let engine stabilize before connecting
electrical loads.
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NOTICE
Improper treatment of generator can damage it and
shorten its life.
Use generator only for intended uses.
If you have questions about intended use, ask dealer or
contact Briggs and Stratton.
Operate generator only on level surfaces.
Adequate, unobstructed flow of cooling and ventilating air
is critical to correct generator operation.
The Oil Fill, Oil Drain and the Control Panel doors must be
installed whenever the unit is running.
DO NOT expose generator to excessive moisture, dust,
dirt, or corrosive vapors.
Despite the safe design of the home generator, operating
this equipment imprudently, neglecting its maintenance or
being careless can cause possible injury or death.
Remain alert at all times while working on this
equipment. NEVER work on the equipment when you are
physically or mentally fatigued.
DO NOT start engine with air cleaner or air cleaner cover
removed.
DO NOT insert any objects through cooling slots.
DO NOT use the generator or any of its parts as a step.
Stepping on the unit can cause stress and break parts.
This may result in dangerous operating conditions from
leaking exhaust gases, fuel leakage, oil leakage, etc.
If connected devices overheat, turn them off and
disconnect them from generator.
Shut off generator if:
-electrical output is lost;
-equipment sparks, smokes, or emits flames;
-unit vibrates excessively.
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